by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Mar 5, 2023 | Audiology, Hearing Aids, hearing loss
Hearing loss has been shown to cause both physical and emotional difficulties for individuals. Learn about these challenges here. Physically, hearing loss can make it challenging to communicate with others effectively. It may be difficult to hear...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Dec 14, 2020 | Hearing Aids
A guide to communicating with hearing aids and masks Dr. Molly E. Bishop, Au.D., FAAA, CCC-A Navigating our noisy world with hearing loss can be difficult. When we add a mask to the equation, it can be nearly impossible to communicate effectively. Goldin and...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Jan 20, 2020 | Hearing Aids
Imagine you wake up and no sound is coming out of your hearing aid. Today you have an important business meeting at work or celebration with family and friends. Unfortunately, hearing aids can “die” at any time, whether it’s convenient for you or not. For many people,...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Jun 5, 2015 | Audiology, Hearing Aids
1. Make sure they are seeing an actual audiologist. Call ahead to ask for credentials. Audiologists have a degree in diagnosing hearing loss, not selling hearing aids. Be aware that some hearing aid dealers wear a white coat to look like a doctor when in fact they are...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Mar 30, 2015 | Hearing Aids
Not staying up to date with your hearing test. Hearing aid wearers should have an annual hearing test to check for changes in hearing sensitivity. Based on these documented changes, the hearing aids are reprogrammed to better fit your changing hearing loss. By not...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Oct 30, 2014 | Hearing Aids
Do you have hearing loss and have trouble understanding conversation on your cell phone? The Taylor Listening Center is excited about a new product available early 2015 from Phonak called the EasyCall II. The EasyCall II will allow patients to wirelessly hear phone...
